Powerful, Electric Start Honda GX Engine: This Honda snow blower uses a commercial grade GX270 OHV engine for plenty of power to churn through snow; Starting is easy, even in cold weather, with automotive-style DC electric key start Exceptional Snow Thrower: With a throwing distance of up to 52 feet, this gas snow blower features a 28-inch clearing width and 21.7 inch clearing height; This Honda snowblower clears up to 1900 pounds of snow per minute Large 14-Inch Pneumatic Sure-Grip Tires: This gas powered snow blower offers superb maneuverability on smooth surfaces with 14-inch tires that feature a retooled, aggressive directional tread pattern; Chains are not required under normal snow conditions Self-Propelled, Hydrostatic Drive: This snow blower's hydrostatic transmission lets you move the lever forward or backward to go in the direction you want, at the speed you want; No shifting, and the ground speed doesn't affect the auger rotation speed Electric Joystick Chute Control: The electric 4-direction joystick chute control lets you reposition the chute on the go; With up to 198 degrees of rotation, the joystick chute control allows you to clear snow more efficiently 3-Year Residential Warranty: You can rest easy, knowing your gas snow blowers are covered from top to bottom for 3 full years